Speed leads and HP gets almost nothing. That's Iron Bundle's stat line in a nutshell. 4 stats sit in respectable range, but the spread is brutal. Tough to catch and yields 3 Speed EVs.
Iron Bundle's Ice/Water typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric, Grass, Fighting, and Rock. Iron Bundle's physical bulk (base 114 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass, Fighting, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Ice |
Gyarados's Earthquake hits Iron Bundle for 41-49%. Pelipper threatens a KO with Hurricane (87-102%). Drifblim deals 50-58% with Hex.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Iron Bundle View Gyarados builds →Waterfall25-29% Earthquake41-49% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Iron Bundle View Pelipper builds →Hurricane87-102%KO | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityAftermath ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Iron Bundle View Drifblim builds →Hex50-58% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Iron Bundle View Gliscor builds →Earthquake37-43% Knock Off16-19% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityQuarkdrive ItemBooster Energy NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Iron Bundle View Iron Treads builds →Rapid Spin18-21% Earthquake52-62% Knock Off23-27% | ||
You won't breed Iron Bundle or evolve it further. This Ice/Water type brings 570 total stats right out of the encounter. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Quarkdrive isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Booster Energy for a one-time stat boost from its ability and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs, Iron Bundle fills the special attacker slot reliably. Timid nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Iron Bundle best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Freeze Dry
- Hydro Pump
- Protect
- Icy Wind
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Freeze Dry
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Flip Turn
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Iron Bundle. TMs unlock Normal and Flying coverage and more and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Hydro Pump and Blizzard into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
moderate rates across 4 locations for Iron Bundle in endgame routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Best Locations to Catch Iron Bundle in Scarlet & Violet
4 walking spots from Lv. 52-60 for Iron Bundle. Sorted by game progression with rates on each row, so you can compare without scrolling through everything.
We rate Iron Bundle B-Tier: a solid choice for the right team. At 570 BST, it fits the sweeper role. Base 136 Speed stands out.
Quark Drive raises highest stat on Electric Terrain, or if holding Booster Energy. That's the one you want on Iron Bundle. It's the only ability Iron Bundle has.
Base 136 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Iron Bundle is a special attacker with base 124 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a sweeper.
Run Freezedry, Hydro Pump, Protect, and Icywind on Iron Bundle. Freezedry is the most common pick at 20% usage. This set covers the sweeper role with a mix of damage and utility.
Iron Bundle joined the series in Scarlet & Violet and has been available in 1 titles so far. With 2 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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